Riding to the North Cape in Winter
When winter arrives most us say good bye to our bikes till spring, but R1-Sjaak and MC King rode their Yamaha’s to the North Cape in February for a worthy cause, to bring to the Children of the World Monument…
Dani Pedrosa dominates FP1 at Sepang
Despite the Sepang International circuit historically not being a Honda winning track, Dani Pedrosa continued his excellent form (two consecutive wins) was the fastest rider on track setting the benchmark with a best lap of 2.01.621 to top the timesheets.…
Tom Sykes blitzes field in FP1 in a rainy Assen
Tom Sykes got off to a blazing start in this weekend’s third round of the World Superbike championship at a cloudy, cold and rainy Assen.The Kawasaki rider blasted out a 1′58.947 in the first free practice - that was characterized…
Motorcycle gear for Christmas: Comforce Spidi winter collection
This is for those hardcore motorcyclists who will brave extreme weather conditions in order still to ride in the winter months. Spidi has revealed its Comforce winter motorcycle clothing collection, including a range of under garments fit for chilly temperatures.…
Casey Stoner: "I had to push," Andrea Dovizioso: "I'm really happy," Dani Pedrosa: "I don't deserve it"
Despite all the drama surrounding this round at Le Mans, what really stood out was not only Casey Stoner who clearly domimated the race after shaking off a feisty and then a very unfortunate Dani Pedrosa, but the complete package…
Jeep Grand Cherokee European debut delayed
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is experiencing such strong demand in the US that the European market will have to wait longer than previously planned to see the model. The models originally destined for Europe, in production in the US…
MotoGP Aragon Image Gallery – part 2
Here’s our second gallery from the Motorland Aragon GP with another 99 pictures for you to enjoy from Ducati, Suzuki and Yamaha, and if you check back with us later we’ll be posting more galleries, from inside the GP paddock…
MotoGP: Yamaha riders keeps it Shiny & Sustainable in Mugello
Yamaha Factory Racing riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo were on fire today at the Mugello Circuit, but riders are also more than willing to do their part for the environment: nine-time world champion Rossi has been appointed as FIM…
Motorcycle news: Biaggi for Aprilia, and Vermeulen for Ducati?
While at Brno Ducati has won, and more than anyone, with the engines stopped at the moment, rumours continue as to who will be the successor to Troy Bayliss. The 39-year-old Australian is nearing retirement from racing, and still has…
2013 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R: images, video and details
A few days ago we talked about MotoGP stars Nicky Hayden and Ben Spies having a first taste of the brand new ‘Circuit Of The Americas‘ (COTA) in Austin, Texas, with the new Ducati 1199 Panigale R - the sportiest…
Historical Honda images grace Repsol Honda's hospitality
Honda has decided to release these 10 magnificent black and white photos that now decorate Repsol Honda hospitality unit for those poor, but ever faithful fans who will never be likely to visit their hospitality, but can at least dream…
Kawasaki to test at Aragon ahead of WSBK round
The second round of the World Superbike championship will be at the Motorland Aragon in Spain on April 14th and Kawasaki doesn’t want to go unprepared so they have organized a three day test from April 2 to the 4th.Since…
MotoGP Silverstone post qualifying quotes
The rain that came before the end of MotoGPs qualifying session at Silverstone surprised several top riders before they could put actually do a real time attack so the pole went to a not-so-surprising Alvaro Bautista (he was 3rd and…
Audi RS5 official pics: Geneva show preview
Here are the official pics of the Audi RS5, whose debut will take place at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Audi has released the photos after a brochure leaked the first RS5 pics. The vehicle will be equipped with a…
MotoGP in India? A look at the new race track
We’ve already reported that Dorna, who holds the MotoGP rights, is interested into tapping in to new expanding markets and venues, with promotors who are vying to bring motorcycle racing into their countries, like Abu Dhabi, Singapore and above all…
Could one of these be Valentino Rossi's Ducati GP 11 Livery?
When Valentino Rossi made sweet eyes towards Ducati and announced “I have to decide about my future with motorcycles at the begining of June next year - whether I will continue, whether it will be with Yamaha or if I…
Ducati Mega Monster
We sure would like to know who MCN’s mole is inside Ducati’s R&D department in Borgo Panigale is, because this spy shot they’ve taken is supposedly the maquette of the Ducati Vyper performance cruiser or as the Italians call it…
BMW front wheel drive compact to be called BMW Urbanic?
BMW’s new premium compact city car to arrive in 2014 would have front wheel drive and could be called ‘Urbanic’. Alternatively, it could be called ‘Compactive’ if BMW trademark registrations are anything to go by, although we could be looking…
How to choose a Yamaha Motorcycle (w/video)
Ever found yourself in the enviable position that you can really afford to buy any motorcycle that you want and you’ve narrowed it down to one specific marque, but are so undecided because all their models catch your eye and…
WSB 2009: DFX Corse with Ducati and Laconi
Another change in the 2009 WSB line up, sees the DFX Corse Team riding the World Superbike Championship with Frenchman Régis Laconi. Régis is leaving the PSG1 Kawasaki team for DFX Corse and will ride Ducati next year. The Italian…
Dodge Journey to go Fiat Freemont in Europe
The new Dodge Journey crossover is apparently headed to Europe under the Fiat badge and with a new name. The Fiat Freemont (too many F’s!), as it will then be known, will be the first Chrysler model with a Fiat…
Mods vs Rockers Still Rule
I thought that Mods and Rockers went out with the swinging ‘60s and that the movie Quadrophenia was a tribute film to the British subculture of that era, instead Mods vs Rockers is still alive and kicking and rallies are…
Maarten Trimmer's VertiGO Electric Motorcyle
Maarten Timmer is an automotive designer student from the Delft University of Technology who created this electrical powered super sport motorcycle concept called the VertiGO as is his graduation project.It looks really good and different from the other electric bikes…
Dani Pedrosa: 'Marquez copied our set-up'
In 2008 data sharing in the Repsol Honda garage between riders was very limited - at least that’s what Kazuhiko Yamano former team director said at the time. In 2011 when Honda was fielding Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso and Casey Stoner,…
John Hopkins Injured during Assen Free Practice
Assen continues to be John Hopkins bête noire. During free practice on his second appearance with Stiggy Honda’s CBR1000RR at Assen, the American rider suffered a massive highside that caused the practice to be red flagged while Hopkins was taken…